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Best High Schools
in ColoradoWe reviewed 21,776 U.S. public high schools; 88 Colorado schools made our rankings. View Rankings
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One of the states with flexibility from No Child Left Behind mandates, Colorado tests students via state assessments that cover math, reading, writing, and science. Colorado has programs to help homeless students, create drug-free schools, and promote nutrition education, according to the Colorado Department of Education.
There are 88 Colorado schools ranked in 2012 among the U.S. News Best High Schools, including 18 gold medal schools, 22 silver medal schools, and 48 bronze medal schools. One of Colorado's top-ranked secondary schools is Peak to Peak Charter School, located within the Boulder Valley School District, which is about a 40-minute drive from the state capital of Denver.
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Top Ranked CO Schools
To be eligible for a state ranking, a school must be awarded a national gold or silver medal.
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See complete Colorado High School Rankings
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CO by the Numbers
Districts 184 High Schools 446 Full-Time Teachers 14,607 Students Enrolled 262,917
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Jefferson County School District R-1
The Jefferson County School District R-1 supports 30 high schools that serve 27,841 students.
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Denver Public Schools
There are 37 high schools among the Denver Public Schools that serve 22,309 students.
